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A collection of headlines from April 27, 2010, covers news stories ranging from Obama's visit to Iowa to a proposed ban on toys in high-calorie meals. via The Morning News.

Slugger O'Toole compares economists James Galbraith and Peter Schiff's views on the Euro's impact on government deficits.

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Iceland's troublesome volcano is erupting again, creating stunning visuals alongside the Northern Lights but causing continued air travel disruptions. via The Daily Mail Online

Longform.org is a suggested source for finding in-depth articles on the web. via kottke.org

This blog post revisits F.A. Hayek's 1974 Nobel Prize lecture on the failures of economic stimulus measures to control employment. via ThinkMarkets

The Supreme Court says the government can't ban First Amendment exceptions just because it's deemed valueless. via The Volokh Conspiracy

A Belgian company created short videos showcasing African ingenuity in making footballs, featuring 50 clips demonstrating techniques like using a condom to create a football bladder. The project aims to highlight African creativity ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. via AfriGadget

Robin Hanson's blog post "True Tolerance" argues that true tolerance involves enduring discomfort and potentially challenging our views on sensitive topics like hunting and digital content. via Overcoming Bias

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error, indicating their specific page couldn't be found. via The Daily Beast

John Quiggin discusses the state of political discourse, suggesting both the right and left need to reassess their positions and goals. via Crooked Timber

Al Jazeera's live news updates include coverage of Hezbollah rocket attacks and the war in Gaza. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Tyler Cowen recommends reading "The Dead Hand" for a better understanding of the Cold War arms race, a tense period with high stakes.